Exhibitor Talks
Learn new strategies and approaches for the home and classroom in the Exhibitor Talks.
Just some of the presentations you will find here include: how autism profiling can help teachers; positive approaches to managing behaviours of concern; cohesion in the classroom: how to translate clinical advice into practice; communication unmasked: myth busting with Widgit Symbols; estate planning for vulnerable beneficiaries; sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders; nutrition and autism: understanding and supporting children’s needs.
Sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.
Places are offered free to ticket holders on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.
Friday 4th July 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.20 – 10.40 | The Senso Cube – the latest in modular sensory solutions | Mark Johns, Sensory Specialist at Creative Activity Group | |
| 10.50 – 11.10 | Navigating PDA: occupational therapy’s role in empowerment | Sara McLaughlin, Sensory Specialist OT, and Ella-Marine Hallam, Specialist OT, at Manchester Occupational Therapy Services | |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | Positive Behaviour Support: improving quality of life, health and wellbeing | Luke Murphy, Positive Behaviour Support Director at Home From Home Care | |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Communication unmasked: myth busting with Widgit Symbols | Sue White, Head of Education at Widgit | |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | An update on area SEND inspections | Lea Pickerill, Children’s Services Manager at CQC and Ofsted | |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Success is a journey: the comprehensive support that goes beyond just the device | John Liddle, Senior Account Manager at Tobii Dynavox | |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Tips for introducing and supporting Gestalt and Analytic Language Processors with Grid AAC software | Becky Fry, (SLT) Clinical AAC Specialist at Smartbox | |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | How autism profiling can help teachers | Dale Pickles, Host of the SENDcast and Managing Director of B Squared | |
| 14.20 – 14.40 | Positive approaches to managing behaviours of concern | Angie Iverson, Principal at Freeman College, part of Ruskin Mill Trust | |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | The ATTUNED approach: neurodiversity coaching – what it is and why it matters | Lisa Poole, Neurodiversity Coach and Trainer, and Emma Whymark, Neurodiveristy Coach, Therapist and Trainer, at ATTUNED Approach | |
| 15.20 – 15.40 | Cohesion in the classroom: how to translate clinical advice into practice | Sarah Wilkinson, Deputy Head (Personal Development, SEND and DSL) at West Kirby School and College |
Saturday 5th July 2025
| Time | Presentation Title | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.50 – 11.10 | Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders, plus our story | Deborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali’s Sensory Boxes | |
| 11.20 – 11.40 | Estate planning for vulnerable beneficiaries | Phil Ogden, Senior Estate Planning Consultant at Estate Planning Solutions | |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Considerations for Autistic learners and AAC | Victoria Anderson and Lizzie Sadiku, AAC Consultants at the Ace Centre | |
| 12.20 – 12.40 | A celebration of neurodiversity within the curriculum design | Kate Donovan and Carla Kellegher, Deputy Headteachers at Inscape House School, part of the Together Trust | |
| 12.50 – 13.10 | Navigating PDA: occupational therapy’s role in empowerment | Sara McLaughlin, Sensory Specialist OT, and Ella-Marine Hallam, Specialist OT, at Manchester Occupational Therapy Services | |
| 13.20 – 13.40 | Nutrition and autism: understanding and supporting children’s needs | Aaron Boysen, Registered Dietitian at My Dietitian Clinic | |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | The ATTUNED approach: neurodiversity coaching – what it is and why it matters | Lisa Poole, Neurodiversity Coach and Trainer, and Emma Whymark, Neurodiveristy Coach, Therapist and Trainer, at ATTUNED Approach | |
| 14.20 – 14.40 | Amplifying autistic voices: how co-production between autistic individuals, their families, and therapy services can build neurodiversity affirming services | Polly Davis, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Happy Talk Speech and Language Therapy | |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Sensory seekers versus sensory avoiders, plus our story | Deborah Tolley, Founder and Owner of Ali’s Sensory Boxes |
